Mr Parkins Ogede, the Secretary, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)
has commended the Federal Government for directing oil
firms operating in the Niger Delta region to relocate their
headquarters to the region.
The newly elected National Secretary of the IYC gave the
commendation in an interview on Monday in Yenagoa.
Recall that Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, gave the
directive at a Town Hall meeting with stakeholders in Uyo
on March 2 as part of efforts to mitigate tension in oil-
bearing communities.
Ogede said that the directive would boost employment of
Ijaw youths, adding that no youth would want to halt the
growth and development of the region, if issues responsible
for agitation were addressed.
He noted that the relocation was long overdue as previous
administrations had given such directive, but it was not
implemented.
The IYC scribe noted that Osinbajo’s directive was laudable,
but stressed that government should ensure
implementation.
Ogede also urged the youths to embrace peace in order to
boost development in the Niger Delta region.
Meanwhile, the absence of President Buhari from the
country has continued to generate controversy. In the video
below, a Nigerian speaks about the possible return of the
president.
